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Kofi

KOH-fee

/ˈkoʊfiː/

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kofi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Akan/Ewe/Fon (Ghana/Togo/Benin)
Meaning
Born on Friday; male Akan day name
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables. 'Ko' as in 'go'. 'Fi' as in 'fee'. Famous bearer: Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General.

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